3.5 miles
Distance
241 ft
Climb
-240 ft
Descent
1,627 ft
High Point
4 ft
Altitude change
1,468 ft
Altitude min
1,506 ft
Altitude start
1,509 ft
Altitude end
-18.8%
Grade max
16.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
4,547 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

Simple 3 Mile hiking loop to the Lookout Trail and back.

Detailed Description
Overlook Loop is a 3 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Shamokin Pennsylvania. This hike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 241 ft with a max elevation of 1,627 ft then descends -240 ft.

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  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: May 3, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    3 miles
  • Altitude min
    1,468 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,506 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,509 ft
  • Climb
    241 ft
  • Descent
    -240 ft
  • Grade max
    -18.8%
  • Grade min
    16.5%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    4,547 ft
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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Trails in Route

Ski Hill1,378 ft
Lookout2,385 ft
Pillar Theif991 ft

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  • Difficulty rating
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  • Route Type
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  • Direction
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  • Physical rating
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Lookout
    May 3, 2026 @ 11:29am (America/New_York)
    May 3, 2026
    Funny loop. Running good.
    Ski Hill
    Aug 17, 2025 @ 10:10am
    Aug 17, 2025
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